The victim told investigators that she had been asleep on her couch when someone came into her front room just before 1 a.m. She was roused by the sound of a male voice.

But as she opened her eyes, someone blasted her in the face with pepper spray, the report said. Temporarily blinded by the chemicals, the woman couldn't see her attacker.

When she tried to get off the couch, he pushed her back down, the report said. The man asked, "Where is your stuff?"

The victim told deputies she thought she heard a second person in the room, possible a woman. The intruders took her purse and a bag of medication before leaving. Investigators found no signs of forced entry.

Anyone with information about the burglary or the woman's attackers is asked to call the Sheriff's Office investigations bureau at 504.364.5300. The public can also call Crimestoppers at 504.822.1111 or toll-free at 877.903.7867. Tips can be texted to C-R-I-M-E-S (274637); text TELLCS then the crime information. Callers or texters do not have to give their names or testify and can earn a $2,500 reward for information that leads to an indictment.